Today: Ask questions to health expert about H1N1 virus

Submitted by James I Davison
On Tue, 10/06/2009

Officials at the World Health Organization have said that a second wave of the Influenza A/H1N1 virus could get worse, and large numbers of people in all countries, including the East Asia and Pacific region, remain susceptible to the pandemic. The World Bank is working[1] with the United Nations and WHO to help strengthen developing countries’ health systems and increase pandemic readiness.

Starting in about 15 minutes, World Bank health expert Keith Hansen will be answering questions about H1N1 and health systems in developing countries in an online discussion[2]. Hansen will be online today at 10:30 a.m. (Washington DC time). Submit your questions now[2].